Ex-minister slams 'leaked UKM memo' silencing academics

A purportedly leaked memo from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) prohibiting academics from making public statements has courted strong criticism from a former minister.

Saifuddin Abdullah said its contents undermined the core principles of academic freedom.

The Perikatan Nasional MP for Indera Mahkota stressed that academics serve as the conscience of society...